In the day's wholesale-price digest for 26 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,100 per quintal in Khetia APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cotton today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,600
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 1.4% above the period average, sitting just 15.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jamnagar APMC Leader | ₹9,825 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,785 |
| 3 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,735 |
| 4 Vadali APMC | ₹9,668 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,630 |
| 7 Dhari APMC | ₹9,610 |
| 8 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 9 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,588 |
| 10 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 12 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,550 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹275 (2.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Khetia APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,755, with the average around ₹8,977. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | ₹10,645 | ₹8,575 | ₹9,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹10,600 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,100 |
| 25 Oct | ₹10,300 | ₹10,200 | ₹10,200 |
| 24 Oct | ₹10,700 | ₹8,640 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹10,755 | ₹8,560 | ₹9,555 |
| 22 Oct | ₹10,650 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,100 |
| 21 Oct | ₹10,655 | ₹8,600 | ₹10,580 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,275 | ₹9,210 | ₹9,210 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,625 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,150 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,550 | ₹9,550 | ₹9,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,400 | ₹8,410 | ₹9,280 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,300 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,485 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,150 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,485 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,385 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,450 | ₹6,305 | ₹8,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,095 | ₹5,880 | ₹8,395 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,975 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,860 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,015 | ₹5,900 | ₹8,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,990 | ₹6,850 | ₹8,785 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Farmers comparing Cotton rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Khetia APMC on 26 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.